OLIVIER RAVOIRE Côtes du Rhône Banderet 2018 $14 (87 points)
Juicy and fresh, with cherry and plum paste notes lined with red licorice, ending with a sandalwood hint. Drink now.
Juicy and fresh, with cherry and plum paste notes lined with red licorice, ending with a sandalwood hint. Drink now.
This is lovely right from the start, offering a velvety wave of raspberry compote that’s followed by alluring fruitcake, incense, black tea and warned anise notes. Black cherry and dark plum paste notes line the finish, playing a supporting role to the…
Smoke and stone notes on the nose persist on the palate of this creamy sparkling rosé. A tangy, citrus peel acidity underscores the poached white cherry and strawberry fruit flavors as they ride the lively bead. Drink now.
A fresh and easy-going style, with a mix of cassis, plum sauce and raspberry compote notes, mixed with subtle red tea, cedar and spice accents. Drink now through 2026.
A touch of bubblegum and candied violets mingle with strawberry preserves and blood orange notes. Shows terrific intensity and a harmonious finish, where a note of cream soda lingers. Drink now.
Big and ripe, with concentrated dark plum and cherry tart flavors, backed by firm acidity and tannins. Shows leafy and savory herbal accents on the dense finish. Drink now through 2024.
Lean and taut, this red reveals robust tannins wrapped around black cherry, blueberry, earth and tobacco flavors. The tannins have the upper hand now, but time should restore the equilibrium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Best from…